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A waiter serves drinks at Cafe Society in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE records 1,310 Covid-19 cases as five patients die
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Shop staffer cleaning the car sticker decoration for the UAE national day on December 2 at Target Car Care, Mussafah. Leslie Pableo for The National

UAE National Day car rules revealed by Abu Dhabi Police

UAE
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, visits the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park on Tuesday. Courtesy: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Twitter

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid visits Dh50bn mega solar park project

Environment
Yubraj Bhusal met his newborn daughter for the first time in November, eight months after his wife died shortly after childbirth. Courtesy: Yubraj Bhusal 

Dubai father meets baby daughter eight months after wife died

Health

Pandemic prompts UAE cycling boom as residents keep fit safely

Transport

Sheikh Hamdan reveals logo for Emirates Lunar Mission

UAE

Labour survey to evaluate Covid-19's effect on jobs in Abu Dhabi

UAE Government
IN DEPTH
Sarah Al Amiri speaks at The National's Future Forum in Abu Dhabi in May, 2018. The minister oversees the country's space programme. Victor Besa / The National

Emirati minister Sarah Al Amiri named in BBC's top 100 women of 2020

Science
Inside a GameStop store Sony PS5 gaming consoles are pictured in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., November 12, 2020. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri

PlayStation 5 stock in Dubai: Consoles may be available by Christmas

UAE
Forensic engineer Hamdah Al Ali at her laboratory in Dubai Police HQ. Antonie Robertson / The National

Meet the UAE’s first woman forensic expert who solves grisly crimes

UAE Government
A pedestrian wearing a protective mask walks past a mural in San Francisco, California, U.S., on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. California moved 28 counties into the purple category in its four-tier system, indicating widespread transmission and requiring many indoor businesses to close. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg

Coronavirus: When could we stop wearing face masks?

Health
Medical staff testing patients for Covid-19 at Advanced Centre for Daycare Surgery. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

False negatives and positives: how accurate are PCR tests for Covid-19?

Science
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, visits the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park on Tuesday. Courtesy: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Twitter

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid visits Dh50bn mega solar park project
Sijo Zachariah and his father planted fruits and vegetables in their garden in Kerala to help support the community during the Covid-19 outbreak. AP

Dubai resident helps feed Kerala community with home farm
Sharjah Ruler Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi  inspects development projects in Khor Fakkan. Courtesy: Sharjah Government Media Office

Ruler of Sharjah tours new Khor Fakkan amphitheatre
Mahzooz live draws will recommence on Saturday, November 28. The National 

First live show of UAE's rebranded Dh50m weekly draw postponed
A Spanish-style villa in the Mirador sub-community in Arabian Ranches. Antonie Robertson/The National

Moving to... Dubai's Arabian Ranches

People wearing protective face mask against the spread of coronavirus in Bur Dubai area in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Four in 10 Abu Dhabi Covid-19 patients 'showed no symptoms'
A replica of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket outside the US Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National

Giant rocket replica to welcome Dubai Expo 2020 visitors into US pavilion
Nasa astronaut Victor Glover pictured in the SpaceX 'tux' on November 15, in Cape Canaveral, Florida, ahead of the first manned Crew Dragon mission to the International Space Station. AP Photo / John Raoux

From Star Wars to Elon Musk's 'space tux' - the style journey of astronaut suits

Coronavirus

UK quarantine times will be slashed in half if passengers test negative to a coronavirus swab on the fifth day of isolation. AFP

UK quarantine slashed in half by taking £120 Covid test

Europe
Travellers, wearing protective face masks, line up at Orly Airport during a major weekend of the French summer holidays in August. The International Air Transport Association is working on a mobile app to show travellers are free of Covid-19. AFP 

Iata working on mobile app to show travellers are Covid-free

Aviation
Volunteers Jailene Cruz and Genesis Maldonado sort food at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank distribution centre, as the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease continues, in Los Angeles, California, US. Reuters

Thanksgiving: Americans queue at food banks amid coronavirus downturn

The Americas
International air travellers will need to be vaccinated against Covid-19 to fly with Australia's Qantas, the airline's chief executive has said. AFP

Covid-19 vaccination will be required to fly on Qantas

Aviation

Coronavirus Explained

A pedestrian wearing a protective mask walks past a mural in San Francisco, California, U.S., on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. California moved 28 counties into the purple category in its four-tier system, indicating widespread transmission and requiring many indoor businesses to close. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg

Coronavirus: When could we stop wearing face masks?

Health
Medical staff testing patients for Covid-19 at Advanced Centre for Daycare Surgery. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

False negatives and positives: how accurate are PCR tests for Covid-19?

Science
Research suggests mouthwash products could play a key role in fighting Covid-19. Courtesy: Getty Images    

How does mouthwash kill Covid-19?

Health
A man is fitted with an electronic wristband on arrival to Abu Dhabi. This must be worn for 14 days. Courtesy: Abu Dhabi Government Media Office

Everything you need to know about Abu Dhabi's quarantine wristband

Health

COURTS

Isa Bin Haider said Ms Almaeeni's family will pursue damages in the civil courts, after a judge threw out an appeal by three doctors that were found guilty of medical negligence. Courtesy: Bin Haider Advocates

Dubai doctors lose appeal against jail term for botched nose job

Dubai Police snare gang who smuggled 123kg of drugs in fruit and veg shipping container

Bar Works victims face meagre payout as less than 2% of investments are recovered

Three men who stole Dh500,000 from Emirati and threatened to use Taser jailed for three years

Man in Dubai threatened to burn down office over unpaid wages, court hears

EDUCATION

Repton Abu Dhabi has offered fee discounts of up to 50 per cent to new pupils. Victor Besa / The National

School fees in Abu Dhabi: Repton offers discounts of up to 50 per cent to new pupils

Husbands are happier when their wives earn less, UK study says

Future of schools: robot teachers, AI in the classrooms but with a ‘human heart’

Young Emiratis turn to entrepreneurship amid Covid-19, say experts

Coronavirus: UAE officials carry out more than 1,200 school safety checks

GOVERNMENT

Sarah Al Amiri speaks at The National's Future Forum in Abu Dhabi in May, 2018. The minister oversees the country's space programme. Victor Besa / The National

Emirati minister Sarah Al Amiri named in BBC's top 100 women of 2020

Labour survey to evaluate Covid-19's effect on jobs in Abu Dhabi

UAE-Israel ties will boost gold trade, experts say

UAE revamps foreign ownership rules for commercial companies

Ruler of Sharjah tours new Khor Fakkan amphitheatre

ENVIRONMENT

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, visits the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park on Tuesday. Courtesy: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Twitter

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid visits Dh50bn mega solar park project

Pandemic prompts UAE cycling boom as residents keep fit safely

UAE weather: Storm clouds gather over Dubai as rain falls in Abu Dhabi

Dubai resident helps feed Kerala community with home farm

Rescuers work to save cats from Mina Plaza before demolition

HEALTH

A waiter serves drinks at Cafe Society in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE records 1,310 Covid-19 cases as five patients die

Dubai father meets baby daughter eight months after wife died

Pandemic prompts UAE cycling boom as residents keep fit safely

UAE records lowest Covid-19 cases for three weeks on lower testing

Dubai doctors lose appeal against jail term for botched nose job

TRANSPORT

Yubraj Bhusal met his newborn daughter for the first time in November, eight months after his wife died shortly after childbirth. Courtesy: Yubraj Bhusal 

Dubai father meets baby daughter eight months after wife died

Pandemic prompts UAE cycling boom as residents keep fit safely

Abu Dhabi Police share video of reckless jaywalker to highlight road safety campaign

Between testing and mask use, can planes truly be Covid-19 free?

Covid-19 carrier on Dubai to New Zealand flight infected at least four others

HERITAGE

Buildings and monuments in the UAE illuminated in orange in solidarity with the UN campaign to eliminate violence against women in 2019. Wam

Dubai joins global campaign to end violence against women

UAE invites people to send in their national anthem videos for December 2 celebrations

Ruler of Sharjah tours new Khor Fakkan amphitheatre

Safety plans approved for Abu Dhabi's Mina Plaza demolition

Thousands to attend fundraising National Day show in Sharjah

SCIENCE

Sarah Al Amiri speaks at The National's Future Forum in Abu Dhabi in May, 2018. The minister oversees the country's space programme. Victor Besa / The National

Emirati minister Sarah Al Amiri named in BBC's top 100 women of 2020

Sheikh Hamdan reveals logo for Emirates Lunar Mission

Why hydrogen is the fuel of the future for UAE

‘Dog kennel’ satellite launched into space to measure rising sea levels

Dubai rolls out Covid-19 spit test for children

COMMENT

The future of the UAE-Canada relationship is bright. Pawan Singh / The National

Diversity and inclusion are at heart of UAE-Canada relationship

Why the UAE's cities will remain timeless

Increasing military spend won't increase UK influence abroad

Carbon-free hydrogen power could transform the Middle East

No rating can tarnish Man City's reputation on or off the field